How did a popular Philippine televangelist land on the FBI’s most-wanted list?
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — In his heyday, Apollo Carreon Quiboloy was one of the most influential religious leaders and…
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A Tanzanian opposition official is found dead with signs of beating and acid attack
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Tanzania’s most prominent opposition party says an official who went missing last week has been found dead…
Continue ReadingIranian missiles in Russia are a legitimate target, a Ukrainian official says
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A senior Ukrainian official says Western partner countries must allow Ukraine to use weapons they have…
Continue ReadingA look at some of the oldest religious leaders in the world
The top leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is celebrating a milestone birthday, his 100th. Like the president of the…
Continue ReadingA young golden eagle attacks a toddler in Norway, its fourth such assault on humans
Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A young golden eagle attacked a toddler in Norway in what an ornithologist says is likely the same…
Continue ReadingThe Mormon church’s oldest-ever president has turned 100
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Leaders of worldwide religions commonly stay at the helm well past retirement age, but it’s not often you…
Continue ReadingPoland’s cybersecurity experts foil Russian and Belarussian attacks
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s security officials say they have foiled cyberattacks and online blackmail attempts by groups acting for…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from AP’s report on the dilemmas facing Palestinian Americans ahead of US election
Associated Press Many Palestinian Americans, in recent months, have been reeling from the double blow of the rising Palestinian death toll and…
Continue ReadingNew Hampshire governor helps save man choking on lobster roll at eating contest
MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) — A man says he’s grateful New Hampshire’s governor came to his aid when he started choking during a lobster roll…
Continue ReadingThe EU buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from the US, a major report says
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries are buying too much of their defense equipment abroad, much of it U.S.-made, and failing…
Continue ReadingA bomb hits a vehicle guarding an anti-polio drive in Pakistan and wounds 9
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say a roadside bomb has hit a vehicle carrying officers assigned to protect health workers conducting a polio…
Continue ReadingOman state-run oil firm OQ will make initial public offering and potentially seek billions
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Omani state-run oil and gas company says it will make an initial public offering of its…
Continue ReadingFormer Lebanon central bank chief to remain in jail while facing corruption charges
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — A Lebanese judge has ruled that the country’s former central bank chief will remain in jail while facing charges…
Continue ReadingBlack Caucus issues new guidelines for DEI policies and urges firms to help reduce racial wealth gap
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Congressional Black Caucus has issued new guidelines for corporations to use in adopting their diversity,…
Continue ReadingWill Los Angeles 2028 be the moment when the Paralympics conquer America?
Associated Press Los Angeles, you’re next. Paris raised the game for the Paralympics, with more than 4,000 athletes as well as 2.4 million tickets…
Continue ReadingChina announces joint naval, air drills with Russia
BEIJING (AP) — China’s Defense Ministry has announced joint naval and air drills with Russia starting this month, underscoring the closeness…
Continue ReadingA van apparently packed with migrants veers off a road in Croatia, injuring 14, including 7 children
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A van apparently packed with migrants veered off a road and hit a lamp post in Croatia while speeding to escape police,…
Continue ReadingGaudreau brothers are mourned by the hockey community, family and friends as ‘linemates forever’
AP Sports Writers MEDIA, Pa. (AP) — She eulogized John Gaudreau through tears that would not be held back, her stories punctuated by sniffles, even…
Continue ReadingA 9/11 anniversary tradition is handed down to a new generation
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A poignant phrase echoes when 9/11 victims’ relatives gather each year to remember the loved ones they lost…
Continue ReadingUN rights chief urges voters to beware ‘strongman’ politicians who ‘throw glitter in our eyes’
Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief is urging voters to be wary of “strongman” politicians and personalities “that…
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